AD | 3 Reasons Road Trips Are A Good Idea for the Summer
In a staycation study conducted by Accumulate Capital — a UK-based property investment group — it’s estimated 73% of Brits are likely to travel within the United Kingdom post-pandemic, showing a lasting effect on the travel industry.
With this in mind, and with holidays in seemingly short supply, the summer of 2021 presents an ideal opportunity to ride off into the sunset and get away from the stress of holiday planning. In this article, we discover three reasons why you should avoid the hassle and take a road trip with your family this summer.
1. The UK has incredible road trip destinations
2. Overseas holidays are likely to be disrupted
3. Road trips provide great family bonding experiences
Read on and explore the reasons why road tripping is a great holiday idea for summer 2021.
The UK has incredible road trip routes
With staycations being so popular this summer, now is the time to rediscover Britain’s most appealing beauty spots. From rolling countryside and stunning mountain ranges to the
sprawling coastline, road tripping is the best way to get up close and personal with the most unique destinations the United Kingdom has to offer.
There really is no need to fly when there are so many areas of natural beauty on our doorstep. Plus, some of the routes are truly breathtaking. Here are some of the most popular road trip routes across the UK.
- Wales: Gower Peninsular l Scotland: Road to the Isles (see here for more destinations)
- England: Atlantic Highway l Northern Ireland: The Causeway Coastal Route (find more locations here)
The United Kingdom is ideal for a summer road trip so long as the weather remains on your side. It’s also a great opportunity to discover incredible routes you might have previously overlooked in favour of an overseas holiday.
Overseas holidays are likely to be disrupted this summer
While many people will look to travel overseas, many more are happy to holiday closer to home. The reason holidaymakers are looking towards staycations this summer is due to fears of being stranded abroad.
After all, we’ve witnessed numerous changes to the UK’s green, amber, and red list, with visitors to Portugal being just one example of holidaymakers having their travel plans disrupted at the last minute.
Road trips, particularly ones within the UK, afford British holidaymakers more flexibility and control over their travel plans. Why? Because your hand, quite literally, is behind the wheel.
You have total control over where you visit, when you go, and how long the journey takes. Moreover, if restrictions were to change, you and your family won’t be stranded between borders or be required to isolate for two weeks after your trip.
Road trips provide great family bonding experiences
Road trips are a fantastic bonding experience to have with family and friends. They provide ample opportunities to create precious memories with those closest to you. After all, you’ll be driving for hours with not much to do other than bask in small talk, have meaningful conversations, and generally enjoy each other’s company.
Worried you (or the little ones) will get bored? Granted, spending a long time in the car during hot summer months might not sound too fun. But that’s not the case. There are plenty of fun activities you can do to make time fly. Here are some examples:
- Share an audiobook
- Make spontaneous stops along the way & Play some games (find family-friendly ideas here)
- Embrace the fun of car karaoke
When on a road trip you can disconnect from the stresses of the past twelve months, as well as immerse yourself in the joy of the journey. If you’re looking for an organic family bonding experience in the summer of 2021 — this is how you achieve it.
Now staycations are on the rise, it might be time to mix up your traditional family holiday. Road trips, particularly with overseas travel in doubt, allow you to get a hands-on experience with idyllic domestic surroundings and provide some valuable family bonding time.
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